BIOGRAPHY

Kathryn Dickey Karol is a vice president of Caterpillar Inc. with responsibility for global government and corporate affairs. In this position, she leads a team of people in federal and state government affairs, international government and public affairs, corporate communications and philanthropy.

Karol joined Caterpillar in September 2012, from Amgen, Inc. where she was vice president of global government and corporate affairs. Previously, she was an executive director for international government affairs and market access for Eli Lily & Company and has more than 25 years of progressive, global experience in the field.

Karol, a native of Washington, D.C., graduated from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and political science.

She is serving on the Executive Committee of Freedom House Board of Directors. Karol also serves as a board member for many other reputable organizations such as the Economic Club of Washington, the European Institute and the Business Council of International Understanding.

Caterpillar Inc.

For more than 85 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2011 sales and revenues of $60.138 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company also is a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services and Progress Rail Services.